Time Trial review

Well, we didn't see as many of you out there as we had hoped. Thanks to all who did show up. I had a good run, and now have a base number to work with when I train for the Pear Blossom Run. You can see my training plan here.

My 3k time, by the way, was 12:07.

Time Trial

Time trial Thursday. Warmup, strides. 3k. I will be there with you because I need to know for myself.

If you want to do a shorter (or longer) time trial, then we will still want your time. Track is soon. This will help us determine workouts.

I urge you to tell everyone who might be out for track to be out there on Thursday, even if they haven't been running.

Looking forward to it.

-Jeff

Track 2009 - Time to move forward

Hey runners,

Track is just around the corner. If you have been jogging over the winter, its time to move forward with your training. You need to start adapting your body to more stressful workouts. Below is a copy of what I handed out last week at the after-school run:

Phase 1
January 14th - February 4th 2009
For the next 3 weeks please include the following in your weekly routine:

One long easy run of 5-8 miles.

Two sessions of strides after your run
5-10 reps of 20-40 seconds

4 or 5 easy runs of 3-6 miles

If you have any questions please call : 883-8203 or email me at Randy_S_Bailey@Netzero.com

Time to start back up

If you haven't been running, now is the time to get back into it. Let's get ourselves ready for track season. The best way to avoid injury and have a great season is to put in the miles now.

Meet up at the pine tree at 3:30, everyday after school. Everyone is welcome.

Also, send in your ideas for a new Poll.

Urgent Message!

The Hangover Handicap will take place on Thursday January 1st. at Veterans Park, at 9:00 (nine) AM.

Be there or be square!

Linkville Lopers

The Linkville Lopers need you! Come out to the Reindeer Romp on Saturday, 10 AM. Bring a gift or cash donation (proceeds will be donated to a worthy cause), and meet the club members. Plus you get to run a 5k in the snow! Fun!

Radio Silence

Hi all. Sorry that it has been quiet over here and that neither Coach Bailey, nor I have been out to run with you all. I am planning to coming out today, Thursday. I hope that running has been going well, and that you are keeping at it.

The Snowflake mile was a great success. Good job Brittney. For those of you who don't know, she sat, stood and shivered the day, handing out packets and registering late entries at Veteran's Park before the race started. Thanks to all who ran as well. It was a great year to participate as there was no snow and the temperature hovered just under freezing.

Another thing that has been keeping Coach Bailey and me busy is the Linkville Loper's Running Club. Because of them, we are able to put on races such as the Snowflake mile, the Turkey Trot, and even the Crater Lake Rim Runs. The club almost disbanded this year, after thirty some odd years of operation. We have been working toward making it a viable and vital club again, and lending a hand to help the people who have been hosting these runs for years and years. They needed some help, and hopefully, we can provide that. I urge you all to become members of the Loper's. The cost for students is only $5 per year. That money goes toward insurance for races mostly. Without the insurance, no races. Also, if you don't feel like racing, volunteer. Trust me, you feel great after helping out.

And speaking of races, the Reindeer Romp will be December 20th at 10 AM at Moore Park. The start will be staggered based on what times people think that they might run. So, in theory, everyone should be finishing together. It will be a 5k.